USD 109 Earns Kansans Can STAR Awards!




Gerald Moore brought paintings to share with the RCHS art students today. We always enjoy having local artists come share their story and artwork with us!


East Elementary students and staff celebrated the end of fall semester tier time with donuts provided by PTO!




Our 4th grade students have been busy reading biographies and learning about influential figures. Today, they brought their characters to life by dressing up and sharing what they learned! Parents and East Elementary students were invited to walk through the gym and listen as our 4th graders proudly presented their characters.




USD 109 is very THANKFUL for our staff, students, parents and community!
-Reminder- There is no school on November 26-28.
Happy Thanksgiving!
-Reminder- There is no school on November 26-28.
Happy Thanksgiving!

Join us for the High School Basketball Jamboree tonight starting at 5:00.
The FBLA will be selling raffle tickets for two parking spots near the school building for the 2025-2026 Sports Season.
The FBLA will be selling raffle tickets for two parking spots near the school building for the 2025-2026 Sports Season.


The Republic County High School Jamboree will be on Tuesday, November 25th beginning at 5:00. Schools in attendance will be Linn, Concordia, Rock Hills, and Republic County. Admission will be charged to help pay for officials- $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for students. Come and support the Buffs and surrounding schools as they begin their winter sports season.

It's a Junior High ball game today. The Lady Junior Buffs will compete at home versus the Minneapolis Lions starting at 4:30. The Boys Junior buffs will compete at Minneapolis with a start time of 4:30 also. Good luck to all teams tonight.


The band will be performing in Salina on Saturday, November 22nd for their holiday parade beginning at 6:00 pm. The parade begins at Elm Street and ends at Prescott Street. This will mark the end of their marching season for the 2025-2026 school year.

The Booster Club Fall Sports Banquet is tonight at 6:30 in the cafeteria. A meal will be provided as we recognize all teams and athletes for their achievements during the 2025 fall sports season.

Intro to Health Care class has been learning about medical terminology. The students labeled different body parts and matched certain med terms to the parts. Anyone know the term for armpit?


Watercolor by Gwen Cole

Charcoal drawing by Xander Liby

Watercolor by Lexie Smith

Oil pastel by Bri Horner

You will NOT want to miss Family Fun Night at the Blair tonight!! Chris Scheufele spent the day making our kids laugh and learn his message on resilience. He has an important message that is good for all ages! (He may even give you the secret to reducing sibling fighting!) It's free!! PLEASE join us and bring your kids! Visit with them about Chris and his message. His show will start at 6:30 and take about an hour!


Rep. Co. HS students engaging with Chris in the Classroom!!
-learning proactive ways to build resilience-
-learning proactive ways to build resilience-
Colored pencil by Grady Siemsen

Colored pencil drawing by: Colin White

